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Women's unequal political representation remains a problem all over the world, including in Albania. Women constitute approximately 50 percent of the 2.88 million people in Albania but, only 28 percent of Albanian parliamentary seats are held by women.
“Barriers to women's participation in... Read More

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Morgan Martinez

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Security forces and government leaders in Tunisia are eager to collaborate on peaceful solutions to the drivers that are leading Tunisians to join extremist groups.
Approximately 6,000 people have fled Tunisia to fight in Syria and Iraq.... Read More

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Ashley Bandura

Unfortunately, the rise of the Islamic State (IS) has continued at a steady rate over the last year as the fighting in Syria and Iraq provide platforms for those who want to take up arms for a cause that is perhaps unrealistic back home.
The rise of foreign fighters flooding to these widespread... Read More

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Derek Luyten

Not long ago, my friend and colleague, Hal Ferguson, wrote on this blog about the rise of ISIS and in his opinion the way to defeat ISIS through more effective and inclusive local governance.
While many might... Read More

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Derek Luyten

It is somehow customary for humans to believe that calendars can influence the beginning and the end of their troubles.
In many locations around the globe, December 31, 2016 was viewed as a hopeful end to what was certainly a tough year. Political tsunamis, increasing terror threats... Read More

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Ilija Vojnovic

In the week and a half since the atrocity in Paris, the West has united behind calls to redouble the war against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) wherever the terror network may be found.
French President Hollande has declared the attacks an "act of war" and promised a pitiless... Read More